Wen Yan looked at Gauss Weil and thought to himself, thank goodness a senior paved the way first, otherwise, even with the temporary ability to build a stage, he wouldn't be able to get three words out, let alone break through Gauss Weil's mental defenses.

Wen Yan more or less understood now why, when the Soul Devouring Beast descended before, Old Cai was always particularly worried, but this time, he acted decisively, just going step by step, without that suffocating feeling of being crushed by the Invincible trait.

Thinking carefully, what Old Cai always worried about most was the civilians in the city, he really didn't spend that much energy on the Pain Demon Lord himself.

That's the difference between the Scorching Sun Department and the Three Mountains and Five Ridges.

As Minister, Old Cai had to take responsibility—even if it meant extra trouble, he'd never risk a million civilians.

Without ordinary people around and no risk of mass casualties, the others could go all out.

Look at Eighth Uncle-Master Ancestor attacking—an entire street almost destroyed, glass on both sides shattered, rolling gates twisted, all sorts of things, other than the buildings themselves, hardly anything left intact.

If there had still been people here, just two attacks from Eighth Uncle-Master Ancestor and there'd be at least a hundred or eighty civilians dead from collateral damage.

And then inviting a Heavenly Master Avatar to descend for such wide-range freezing—who'd dare to do that in a crowded place?

Even if the power used by this Heavenly Master didn't seem to affect ordinary people much—in fact, almost seemed beneficial—it's not something normal folks could endure.

Wen Yan looked at the empty-eyed, lifeless Gauss Weil, warmly reaching out and trying to pull him up.

In the next moment, the ice spikes freezing Gauss Weil slowly melted and faded away. Pulled up by Wen Yan, Gauss Weil looked around in a daze.

"Weil, congratulations! You've finally achieved enlightenment, you've evolved!"

Saying this, he led Gauss Weil over to Seventh Great-Uncle Master.

"Seventh Great-Uncle Master, please introduce him, he wants to thank the Heavenly Master in person."

Seventh Great-Uncle Master looked at the dazed Gauss Weil, also a little confused—what's going on?

How did this Pain Demon Lord look a bit stupid all of a sudden?

"This Heavenly Master is the North Profound Heavenly Master Yuchen, and beside him is the Calamity Protector Goddess, you definitely know her."

Wen Yan nudged Gauss Weil in the back of the knee with his foot.

"What are you waiting for? Thank the Heavenly Master for personally enlightening you! This is a massive blessing."

Gauss Weil was still muddled, but with Wen Yan's guidance, dazedly thanked the Heavenly Master for bestowing enlightenment.

Even though he didn't quite get it yet, still in a state of confusion, he understood that, whether in terms of power or status, kowtowing to this Heavenly Master was not overkill.

Even when he was at his strongest, this guy was always his natural nemesis, a godly force that crushed him flat like a bossy father.

Now his own rank was mostly sealed, yet he was still left with a bit. With Wen Yan's prompting, he vaguely seemed to grasp something.

After all, he didn't for a second believe that this Heavenly Master wasn't able to completely seal away his rank and power.

So, this must be deliberate enlightenment. He just couldn't fully comprehend it yet.

After Gauss Weil finished his round of kneeling and bowing, the Heavenly Master Avatar in the sky began to transform into a stream of light, shooting up toward the heavens.

The Calamity Protector Goddess followed the Heavenly Master, and before leaving, she looked at Wen Yan with a dazzlingly bright, radiant smile.

Wen Yan waved goodbye, feeling a little bittersweet inside, not sure if he should be gratified or regretful.

That was already not Wang Xueqi, already without self-awareness, but still that radiant smile—when facing him, it hadn't changed at all.

"Thank you..."

He watched as the Calamity Protector Goddess also turned into a stream of light, soaring skyward.

Everything around seemed like an illusion, restored to its original state. The torrential summer rain transformed into a lingering spring drizzle. As mist rose with the rain, the whole place was filled with a gentle, dreamlike atmosphere.

Wen Yan hurried to the car, grabbed an umbrella, and held it up for Seventh Great-Uncle Master.

Seventh Great-Uncle Master shook his head and pushed the umbrella away.

"No need. This rain isn't something just anyone gets to stand in—you know how many years it's been since a Heavenly Master Avatar has descended?"

Drenched in the rain, the aches and ailments that had settled into Seventh Great-Uncle Master's body with old age seemed to melt away like thawing ice, flowing out of him with the fine drizzle.

His complexion visibly brightened, and even the age spots on his skin had faded a lot.

Nearby, Gauss Weil stood in the rain, feeling the pain power within him gently carried away by this seemingly ordinary fine rain. He didn't resist—instead, it felt like he was truly beginning to understand something.

In the past, this would have made him feel pain, but now, there was nothing. Instead, an indescribable lightness filled him.

It felt like he'd ascended to heaven.

He'd never experienced this kind of easy comfort before. He was beginning to understand what Wen Yan had said—that pain also needs contrast and accompaniment.

If, at this moment, he were to feel pain again, it would certainly be far more profound than in all the countless years before, something he could never forget.

While they basked in this comfort, the previously vigorous Eighth Uncle-Master Ancestor was now sprawled weakly on the ground.

"You guys don't want the umbrella—give it to me..." Eighth Uncle-Master Ancestor grumbled.

Wen Yan finally snapped back to it and quickly handed the umbrella over to Eighth Uncle-Master Ancestor.

He had unconsciously ignored it just now. After all, given Eighth Uncle-Master Ancestor's physique, he probably wouldn't even feel anything running naked in the South Pole.

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